Executive Support Administrator

A vacancy has arisen for the position of Executive Support Administrator in the School of Agriculture, Policy and Development (SAPD). This is a varied and interesting role, with the post holder working closely with key academic staff and responsible for providing high quality administrative support to the School. The ability to form strong working relationships, be pro-active and highly organised in a busy environment are essential to succeeding in the role.

We are recruiting a high quality, professional administrator to provide support to the School of Agriculture, Policy and Development (SAPD). The role will be focused on administrative and support tasks, specifically delivering excellent levels of service and support to a Head of Department for one of the School’s Departments (Animal Sciences or Sustainable Land Management).

The role holder will require a good understanding of relevant systems and processes and will work under regular supervision.  A particular focus will be placed on providing support to the Head of the Department and key academic staff in the management of research portfolios, including financial tracking of projects. You will also work within a busy team and so working well as part of a team is essential to succeed in the role.

The School provides a welcoming, supportive and progressive environment and consists of a learning and research community from over 40 different nations.

You will be fully supported in your role by a highly skilled team that are incredibly friendly, knowledgeable and very experienced. We are looking for the following essential criteria.

You will have:

• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Experience of working within a busy office environment in an administrative role with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to balance competing priorities and meet set deadlines
• Ability to work collaboratively with others to achieve team goals
• Ability to ensure effective liaison and excellent communication with a range of stakeholders
• Familiarity with on-line processes, web-based systems and content management
• Adaptable to the changing needs of the department and the team
• Experience of minute-taking and good numeracy skills
• Experience in supporting the organisation of events and training
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

Closing date: 02/10/2024
Interviews will be held: TBC

Contact details for advert
Contact Name: Emma Broomfield
Contact Job Title: Executive Administration Manager
Contact Email address: e.j.broomfield@reading.ac.uk

Alternative Contact Name: Teresa Hicks
Alternative Contact Job Title: Executive Administration Officer
Alternative Contact Email address: t.m.hicks@reading.acuk

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, non-UK candidates who do not already have permission to work in the UK should note that by reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship will not be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

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